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Why Pan American Silver (PAAS) Stock Might be a Great Pick

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One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Pan American Silver Corp. PAAS. This is because this security in the Mining - Silver space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.

This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board. This is arguably taking place in the Mining - Silver space as it currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 43 out of more than 250 industries, suggesting it is well-positioned from this perspective, especially when compared to other segments out there.

Meanwhile, Pan American Silver is actually looking pretty good on its own too. The firm has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, suggesting analysts are becoming a bit more bullish on the firm’s prospects in both the short and long term.

Pan American Silver Corp. Price and Consensus

Pan American Silver Corp. Price and Consensus
Pan American Silver Corp. Price and Consensus

Pan American Silver Corp. price-consensus-chart | Pan American Silver Corp. Quote

In fact, over the past 60 days, current quarter estimates have risen from 11 cents per share to 16 cents per share, while current year estimates have risen from 34 cents per share to 43 cents per share. This has helped PAAS to earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), further underscoring the company’s solid position. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

So, if you are looking for a decent pick in a strong industry, consider Pan American Silver. Not only is its industry currently in the top third, but it is seeing solid estimate revisions as of late, suggesting it could be a very interesting choice for investors seeking a name in this great industry segment.

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